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Hardy Prince Drag Problem
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I've researched the forum and did find a few references to this general issue, but nothing that helps. I wonder whether someone might have run into...
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Last post by flyinorvi
03/16/24 17:13
1st Reel Restoration - Goldenwest 80
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by
sawtelle8 »
03/08/24 13:06
Here's some before and after photos of my initial attempt at a reel restoration. I really enjoyed the process and was a good break from the rod...
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Last post by sawtelle8
03/14/24 17:05
pflueger medalist vs. summit
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jpershke »
03/06/24 17:31
I have a medalist 1494 and a summit 1294. Can someone tell me the history, timeline, differences in these two reels?
appreciate it.
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/14/24 07:13
Black Hardy Perfects
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by
norcaltroutbum »
03/10/24 11:33
Hello I bought a handful of Hardy perfects yesterday . Concerning the black ones, is it likely they were painted after the fact or was there ever a...
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/12/24 20:57
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
03/12/24 14:52
Godfrey Love
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by
ReelPatina »
12/19/21 21:52
Let’s see some Godfrey reel love as it would be nice to learn what is out there for Ted’s creations . Perhaps including our own experience with...
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Last post by JFL
03/12/24 02:35
An Early Hardy LRH Clean-up Effort
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by
TytLynz2U2 »
03/10/24 21:30
Just finished cleaning up an early LRH in rough shape. A lot of corrosion on the exterior. Thought I’d share some before and after pics. Took quite a...
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/11/24 16:49
Vom Hofe Authenticity Questions
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by
WingshotTN »
03/04/24 18:14
Vom Hofe Reels are seen in many descriptions. I am a higher grade reel novice, and see listed Vom Hofe, Vom Hofe Leonard, Vom Hofe Leonard Mills, and...
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Last post by drbaits
03/10/24 17:26
Unmarked Fly Reel
by
norcaltroutbum »
03/10/24 11:21
Does anyone know who might have made this reel . It has no markings but seems to be made well . Thanks
Jay
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Last post by norcaltroutbum
03/10/24 11:21
Hardy CFO 20th anniversary reel
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mike454 »
03/08/24 19:58
I have a couple of these silver anodized reels. I've always assumed that in most cases the Hardy made reels have rivets and the BFR made reels don't....
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Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler
03/10/24 09:36
Martin MG-10 question
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by
Ford7551 »
03/08/24 15:12
Good afternoon all.
I have a Martin MG 10 and would like to get a rod for it but can't find anything on the correct wt rod. Any information would be...
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Last post by Shrimpman
03/09/24 03:11
Thompson fly reels
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by
richarde206 »
02/14/24 17:54
I will be selling a Thompson 500 reel and a Thompson 100 reel and extra spool, for my elderly dad. Of course we wish to obtain the best price we can...
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Last post by FordGT
03/08/24 18:41
Reel Storage Container?
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by
Peales »
03/04/24 13:45
Hello Everyone.
I am searching for a plastic storage container for some of my reels. My needs are for a container that could house 6 to 12 reels,...
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Last post by MattZilliox
03/08/24 09:37
Fly reel question
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by
Ragnar »
12/19/23 10:44
Hello,
I am new to this forum. I just recently completed a workshop building a replica of the Payne 103 8 ft 5 weight rod. This is my first bamboo...
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Last post by Ragnar
03/07/24 05:57
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Last post by explore1948
03/05/24 09:57
Peerless Reels - Older versus Newer
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by
WingshotTN »
03/03/24 12:56
Accepting a profound novice here, I believe I'm correct in saying that the A was added by Peerless to indicate adjustable drag versus preset, e.g....
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Last post by WingshotTN
03/04/24 16:37
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Last post by BigTJ
03/04/24 12:57
Hardy Perfect spool dimensions
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by
Gorgefly »
02/25/24 11:23
Hello
Does anyone know where to find the dimensions of the spools for Perfects? Not the reel dimensions but the actual spool diameters which...
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Last post by Gorgefly
03/04/24 10:15
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
03/04/24 04:51
Hardy reel makers stamping
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by
sovereign »
04/26/23 23:42
Hardy reel makers stamping
Here are what I think we have found out about the Hardy reel makers stamping so far, fakta and guessings.
A Hardy reel...
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Last post by sovereign
03/04/24 02:17
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